Critical Mass · 1 month ago
SVP, Marketing and Media
Chicago
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $220K/yr
2+ years expCritical Mass is hiring an SVP of Media and Marketing to lead our rapidly expanding media discipline—a role with significant influence, strategic impact, and the opportunity to shape the future of media planning and strategy at scale. The role involves driving strategic direction, leading teams, and developing thought leadership to position Critical Mass as an industry authority.
Brand MarketingContent MarketingDeveloper ToolsDevOpsDigital MediaMobile AdvertisingRetail TechnologySEOUX DesignWeb Development
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Drive strategic direction and vision across two portfolios for six key clients, establishing the media strategy framework that guides all work
Own audience development, communications planning, and competitive insights while bridging media, marketing science, strategy, and creative disciplines to ensure seamless collaboration
Lead a team across multiple clients, coaching VP leads, managing performance, and fostering an empathetic, inclusive culture that attracts exceptional media strategists
Partner with MKS, Strategy, and Creative leads for media ideation and campaign execution
Develop and execute thought leadership through strategic storytelling across multiple formats to position Critical Mass as an industry authority
Drive new business opportunities and expand client relationships while maintaining visibility and influence across all strategic initiatives and staying actively engaged in new business pitches
Serve as the senior strategic voice or critical client relationships, ensuring our team is perceived as the expert voice and maintaining deep partnerships with key stakeholders
Be part of Critical Mass's executive team, directly influencing the evolution and reshaping of our media discipline as we scale to the next level
Oversee team deliverables and validate decisions to ensure consistently exceptional client work and team execution
Stay ahead of industry trends and client developments, serving as an expert resource who informs strategy with competitive intelligence and market insights
Develop deep understanding of CM’s capabilities and disciplines, know when to leverage each to achieve ideal outcomes for clients
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2-3 years of VP level experience leading media strategy for multiple clients simultaneously— demonstrating strong judgment in allocating time and resources effectively across competing priorities
Diverse background across industries, agency sizes (large and small), and client verticals
Executive-level business acumen and presence to engage confidently with C-suite leadership across agency and client organizations, with the agility to pivot and mobilize the right capabilities as business needs evolve
Strategic storytelling expertise—ability to translate complex brand strategies into compelling media narratives across multiple formats
Proven new business acumen and sales ability to influence vision across stakeholders and disciplines
Empathetic, flexible leadership style that adapts to individual team member needs and aligns with Critical Mass culture
Genuine curiosity about client industries, competitive landscapes, and emerging media trends
This position requires candidates to obtain a Level 2 Security Clearance in accordance with U.S. government regulations. As such, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents (Green Card holders) are eligible to apply
Preferred
Preferred experience in recruitment marketing, nonprofit, and/or financial services sectors
Benefits
Global maternity and parental leave
Competitive benefits packages
Vacation, Flex days, and sick days
Access to online services for families and new parents
Summer Fridays (off at 3:00 PM local time every Friday)
12 Affinity Groups
Internal learning and development programs
Enterprise-wide employee discounts
Company
Critical Mass
Critical Mass is a digital experience design agency with a relentless focus on the customer.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Gokiert
Chief Executive Officer
John McLaughlin
Chief Operating Officer
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